Better Without You

Chapter 5

(Ashley in the hospital above)

   I woke up to bright lights. I opened my eyes but only half way because the lights were blinding. "Where am I?" I say. "Oh thank goddess your awake!" I knew that voice. It was my dad.

"Dad?" I ask trying to sit up. "Yes sweetheart I'm here. How are you feeling? Do you need anything? No! Don't try to sit up so fast." He sounded panicked. "My heads pounding. Could I have some water?" My throat was so dry, it felt like a dessert. And my head was killing me. What the heck happened? "Here you go." I graciously took the water I was handed and looked around. It appears I'm in a hospital hooked to loads of IVs.

The room was white and a decent size. Big enough for my father and brothers to squeeze in with me. I noticed my brothers asleep on the couch and chairs. I curiously ask "How long have I been asleep?" "About a day or two. You had hit your head pretty hard. The doctors say you have a mild to severe concussion." The news had shocked me. "What?" I thought back to what I could remember last. Walking into the cafeteria with Tanner. Chase. The fight. I remembered the whole thing. Then, everything just went black.

It was then that because my brothers woke up. "Hey guys. How was your nap? Apparently mine was pretty long." I tried to joke and lighten the mood a little. "Hey sis, How are you? It felt like forever." Blake smiled. I loved These guys so much. Not only them but their pack accepted me for me and is the reason who I am today.

"Look on the bright side. You scared Chase shit less. And pissed him off majorly." Jake joked. "How is Tanner? Is he alright?" I didn't see him anywhere when I had initially observed the room. "Yeah he's fine. He got chase pretty good. Dude deserved it too." Andy explained. "Okay good." I feel relieved that he is alright. "Well come on boys, we'll let you rest kiddo." Dad kissed my forehead and they left.

As I lay in bed my best friend Sam runs in. "Ashley! How are you? You're finally awake! Oh my gosh, I thought I lost you." She rambled worriedly. "Sam! I'm fine! Okay, I'm awake. I'm sorry for snapping but you wouldn't be quiet, and the doctors say I have a mild to severe concussion." I explain to her. She starts laughing "Sorry. I was just really worried about you." I hug her lightly. "I know." She pulled away suddenly "Hey! Can I take a picture of you? You're flawless even though your in a hospital. Its so not fair." She tells me. "Um, yeah I guess." CLICK. Her phone goes off indicating the picture was taken. "Let me see, let me see!" I say as I pull her toward me. Gosh this is why I love her, she's so quirky.

"Here jeez calm your tits. Sheesh." She showed me the pic. Wow. Guess I didn't look as bad as I thought I did. (Pic above). "Damn, I look hot as always. Haha I'm just messing. I'm sorry I didn't come see you when I first got back." I really did feel bad that I didn't see her. "As long as you're here now." With that we talked for 3 more hours. Then Chase runs in. Great just the last person I wanted to see.

"What are YOU doing here?" Sam sneers. "I came to talk to Ashley. That's all." He sounded antsy and desperate. "Well she doesn't want to talk to you." Sam snapped back. He looks at me. I could see the pleading look in his eyes. "Its alright Sam. I'll talk to him." I tell her. She thinks about it for a minuet and mutters "fine" then walks out.

"What do you want Chase?" I say coldly. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry. About every thing. About fighting with your friend Tanner and being mean to you all those years. And most importantly rejecting you as my mate. Goddess that was the worst mistake I ever made. I need you Ashley. The pack needs you. Can you give me a chance? I promise I won't screw this up." I can't believe this. Does he think I'm stupid?

I think about what he said. His eyes held honesty so I know he wasn't lying. But, I'm not just gonna go running back to him like some love sick puppy. "Well, I could give you a chance. BUT I've changed, I'm not some stupid little girl anymore. So, no. I will not give you a chance!" I say sternly. "Seriously?! Why? I swear that I'll make it up to you and be the best mate I can be." Chase pleads with me. 

"No, and that is my final answer. You Left me! Why? Because I didn't live up to your stupid standards then but now I suddenly do? No thanks, I'll pass. Now get out!" I shout at him. I lean back and cross my arms. I can see from the corner of my eye Chase walk out with his head low.

I'm not some easy girl. I'm a warrior. 

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xoxo,

Marie